COP28 highlights concrete solutions to combat climate change, including reducing fossil fuel burning, increasing renewable energy use, switching to electric vehicles, and capturing carbon from the atmosphere.
Extreme temperatures at live music events are becoming a safety concern, as a recent incident at a Taylor Swift concert in Rio de Janeiro demonstrates.
Record number of young women enrolling in agriculture courses, signaling a positive future for the industry.
Scientists are using insect surveillance and climate forecasts to fight climate-fuelled diseases, developing prediction tools to understand how changes in climate and land-use impact insect-borne diseases and deliver early warning systems to help communities prepare and prevent the spread of diseases.
Firefighters in Smolensk, Russia, rescue injured owl from crows, showing their compassion for animals in need.
New interactive map reveals that urban areas with less tree cover have higher air pollution levels, highlighting the need for policymakers to prioritize tree planting in areas of need.
Game developers are increasingly focusing on creating more realistic weather conditions in their games to enhance the immersive experience for players.
Rock band Kiss has used avatar technology developed for the Abba Voyage show to ensure their digital immortality, with plans for future concerts, rock operas, musicals, or adventures.
The highly anticipated trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) has been revealed, featuring a female protagonist named Lucia and a Miami-inspired Vice City setting, but fans will have to wait until 2025 for its release.
Weather apps are getting more accurate and personalized, using real-time updates and AI to provide up-to-date information.
Employers are seeking employees with AI skills, but workers feel overwhelmed by the amount they need to learn.
Elon Musk’s profane outburst and the ad boycott on X, formerly known as Twitter, could lead to the company’s bankruptcy.
Bidding wars in the rental market are driving up prices and leaving many tenants without affordable housing.
A former Tesla employee leaked data to a German newspaper, raising concerns about the safety of the company’s self-driving technology.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expresses confidence in AI safety and highlights collaboration with Singapore government.
Air France, Lufthansa, and Etihad have had their ads banned in the UK for misleading consumers about their environmental impact.
Blackpink signs new contract with YG Entertainment, reassuring fans and securing their future as a group.
Rising baby formula costs strain parents’ budgets, but concerns about cheaper brands’ nutritional quality persist.
Severe drought in Spain causes olive oil prices to soar, impacting production and consumption worldwide.
A World War Two bomb found in a fisherman’s net off the coast of Denmark was safely detonated by the Danish navy.
A newly discovered lunar cave could revolutionize human habitation on the Moon and beyond.
Wind turbine destroyed by fire in Iowa due to lack of equipment for emergency workers to reach the top.
Tesla’s decline in deliveries in the first quarter of 2024 has been described as a “disaster” for the company, with factors such as a fire at its European factory and weakened demand in key markets contributing to the decline.
A project in Mozambique is partnering with local communities to restore forests and combat deforestation.
Africa’s passionate Formula 1 fans are demanding a race on the continent, with Kenya hosting lively viewing parties and female fans taking on active roles in the sport.
Starbucks workers plan walkout on busy day, demanding fair pay and improved work conditions.
Woman arrested after breaching security at Canberra airport by running up to a plane on the tarmac.
The Biomimicry Institute is developing a project called Design for Decomposition to find natural ways to break down waste polyester and nylon, aiming to create biocompatible materials and reduce waste in the fashion industry.
TheMalibuArtist captures possible birth of great white shark, but experts urge caution and further evidence.
Birkenstock’s IPO raises doubts about its future, but the brand’s popularity and collaborations have transformed its image.
Nasa successfully beams ultra high-definition video of cat from deep space using laser technology.
Meta’s new Quest 3 VR headset aims to reduce motion sickness by offering a mixed reality experience that combines virtual elements with the real world.
The absence of snowfall in Kashmir has devastated the region’s tourism industry and threatens its economy and water supply.
A massive factory fire in South Korea claims 22 lives after lithium batteries explode.
Filmmakers stumble upon 128-year-old shipwreck while searching for invasive mussels, capturing footage that adds to maritime history.
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